Next Generation Asthma Care

How could Next Generation connectivity help care providers and patients to collaboratively manage asthma care?

Summary

We are exploring the transformative potential of citizen-generated data, to improve collaborative care in asthma (between care provider and citizen). We will explore how digital developments, such as 5G, could make the collection of citizen-generated data effortless, reliable, affordable and trusted. We will utilise this knowledge in our work with patients, families and care providers to co-create a vision for a new digital asthma service model.

“The big impact areas for asthma are going to be compliance, adherence and medication concordance. How can we supportpeople to responsibly manage their conditions?”

Background

Asthma is one of the most common long-term conditions in the UK, and is the second most common chronic illness presented to primary care. A significant proportion of mortality in asthma is preventable. Self-management has been recognised as an effective approach to controlling asthma, however uptake is low.

Impact & Value

We will support an increase in collaborative care between citizen and care provider by:

Designing a new service model for collaborative care;

Promoting a preventative approach of asthma care at scale;

Exploring ways to improve asthma control through co-management and the use of next generation technologies.